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Red Arrows Will Perform At Air Show Atlantic 2024

14 Wing CFB Greenwood August 24 & 25


Red Arrows CYHZ 2019 (Source: Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News)
(Source: Royal Air Force)
USPA NEWS - The 2024 "Maple Hawk" Tour will commence in the second-half of August and will include: Air Show Atlantic in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Canadian International Air Show in Toronto, Ontario, Airshow London in London, Ontario, and Aero Gatineau-Ottawa in Quebec.
The Red Arrows last visited Nova Scotia in 2019. Halifax was the first stop on their North American tour.
In a statement released on the Royal Air Force website, British High Commissioner to Canada, Susannah Goshko, had this to say: “It’s fantastic that on the 100th anniversary of the RCAF, the Red Arrows have chosen to come to Canada to celebrate our shared military ties. In their own 60th Anniversary year, the Red Arrows tour across Canada will be both a joy to watch and a fantastic way to highlight the close and enduring relationship between our two Air Forces.”
Red Arrows, Gateway Facilities, CYHZ, 2019
Source: Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News
Air Show Atlantic released the following statement on Facebook. "We are honoured to announce that on August 24th and 25th we will be hosting the Red Arrows at 14-Wing Greenwood for Air Show Atlantic 2024. The team will be here celebrating both the #RCAF100 and the 60th Diamond season of the Red Arrows. The team’s 4 stop Canadian Tour will be called "Maple Hawk."
Red Arrows, Gateway Facilities, CYHZ, 2019
Source: Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News
The Red Arrows are the aerobatic Squadron of the Royal Air Force. Nicknamed the "Reds", the team consists of 9 pilots, and 91 support staff. Until 2023, the Red Arrows had been based at RAF Scampton Air Base, but have since relocated to Royal Air Force Waddington Air Base after the closure of Scampton. The Red Arrows, are one of the top aerobatic teams in the world. Their team motto is "Excellence", and displays speed, precise maneuvers, and an impeccable team spirit in every performance. Recognized throughout the world by their red, white and blue exhaust trails, the Reds are not only ambassadors for the United Kingdom, but also the face of the Royal Air Force. The Red Arrows have performed thousands of thrilling aerobatical displays in nearly 60 countries, and 2024 marks their 60th season.
Red Arrows, Gateway Facilities, CYHZ, 2019
Source: Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News
Lieutenant-General E.J. Kenny, Commander, Royal Canadian Air Force, said: “I am thrilled the Royal Air Force Red Arrows will join the Royal Canadian Air Force this summer as we celebrate the RCAF Centennial and we look forward to the Red Arrows’ impressive performances. The Red Arrows’ participation in select air shows in Canada not only underscores the strength of our enduring relationship with the Royal Air Force, but promises Canadians an incredible showcase of precision and flying skill. With 2024 marking the Centennial of the RCAF, we invite all Canadians to join the festivities by participating in Centennial events and activities taking place across the country.”
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